November 13, 2008 During a period in which political rhetoric and talk about greed in big business have dominated the news, it may be appropriate to reflect that sometimes, the good news merits our attention. more »»

November 2, 2008 No election in recent memory has occurred during a period when Americans were as concerned about the economy — about whether they will be able to put bread on the table next year or even next month ... more »»

October 26, 2008 Character, as judged by a candidate’s record, counts when voters are called upon to fill the most important office in the land, that of president of the United States. We believe Sen. more »»

September 27, 2008 Two aspects of human behavior — politics and panic — need to be kept out of the reaction to the current financial situation. Both are counterproductive. Both would aggravate the problem. more »»

September 25, 2008 Possibly because it is an election year and no one in Washington wants to alienate any potential voters, federal action to prevent a financial markets meltdown may not address the cause of the... more »»